'Yes. You can call me that without worrying about it. You can think of me as your uncle.
I can't really think of him as such, but I'm not afraid to call him that.
'I understand. I'll call you that from now on.
'Hmm. So what is it, Yuki-kun?
'What is it?
'You're an adventurer, aren't you, Yuki?
'Yes.'
'May I ask your profession?
'I'm a sage.'
When I answered, I could see the question mark appear on Julius-san's face.
I'm used to this reaction.
'That doesn't seem to be a very common profession. You can use both magic and swords.'
'Hmm ...... which is your main one?'
'Well, ...... I'm about the same skill level with both, but I tend to use magic when I'm on the spur of the moment, and sword when I'm fighting from the hip. It's not something I'm very conscious of. ......'
'Oh! You use a sword, Yuki! That's very convenient!
'Yeah, ......?
I have a bad feeling about this.
'Actually, I've been practicing my sword every day. I'm the one who taught Aleria to use a sword. I'm sorry to sound so pompous, but of course I don't think I can beat you, Yuki, who defeated the demon tribe.''
'Huh'.
I can't see what you're talking about. .......
The answer came quickly.
'So, why don't you teach me how to use a sword?
'What, not to the emperor ...... but to you, Julius-san?
'Well, I don't want to force you if you don't want to, but I'd appreciate it if you could ...... teach me.'
Julius-san looked at me earnestly. I felt as if he was as straight as a boy.
'I want to be able to use a sword well, no matter how old I am.
'I see. ...... I understand. I'd be happy to help you.
This is how I ended up teaching Julius how to use a sword in the morning.